This intriguing sculpture transforms everyday and industrial materials into poetic forms. Featuring a rusty iron plate standing vertically, supported by tension cables, and a base reminiscent of both a ship and an insect, Visser explores themes of balance and constraint. The title, “Schipper met buikriem” (translated as “Skipper with a belly strap”), evokes a human quality, suggesting ideas of support and burden.
Visser’s minimalist approach invites viewers to appreciate the raw beauty of his materials. The tension in the cables and the rugged metal create a sense of both stability and uncertainty, making it seem as though the “skipper” is in a dynamic state. This work encourages reflection on the connection between the human and the mechanical.